Zaal cofounded Zaya in 2008. Zaya’s projects include ZUHA island, Hameni Tower, Al Barari Residences, Zaya Hotel Living Al Barari, Zaya Early Learning Center, and FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel. Zaya’s Nurai Island Resort was sold to Aldar Properties in July 2022. Zaal is also CEO of the $2 billion family-owned Al Barari project and the director of FIVE Global Holdings.